Pollard gets the match underway for SA, taken up by Cannone

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

Go Bokke!!

South Africa host Italy in the first of two test matches. Head to head these sides have met on 16 occasions, with the Springboks winning 15 to the single victory by Italy. The last encounter saw the Springboks run out 63-21 winners.